Rachel's Vineyard Retreat - Bangor, October 26-28

A Rachel’s Vineyard™ retreat for those hurting after abortion will be held near Bangor on October 26-28. “The best way I can describe the retreat is that it’s a safe place. No one judges you. There is only love, and you get a true understanding of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness” said a retreat participant. Rachel’s Vineyard™ retreats are supportive, non-judgmental weekends for those personally wounded following their or a loved one’s abortion. Grief and pain, often carried for years, is addressed through Scripture meditations, and there are opportunities for reconciliation, Mass, and sharing with others also personally affected by abortion. It provides a safe place to grieve the loss and to understand how abortion affects them so they can grow beyond it. The registration deadline is Monday, October 22 (pre-registration required). For information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/projectrachel or www.rachelsvineyard.org. To register, contact Annette Rioux at amrioux33@gmail.com or (207) 774-2420 (confidential voicemail). You can also contact Judy Shaw at jude23@outlook.com.

Joy of the FAMILY

“Communication is an art learned in moments of peace in order to be practiced in moments of difficulty.” (n. 234)

The love of friendship unifies all aspects of marital life and helps family members to grow constantly. This love must be freely and generously expressed in words and acts. In family, “three words need to be used. I want to repeat this! Three words: ‘Please’, ‘Thank you’, ‘Sorry’. Three essential words!”. (n. 133)

Dialogue is essential for experiencing, expressing and fostering love in marriage and family life. Yet it can only be the fruit of a long and demanding apprenticeship. (n. 136)

Our annual Catholic Appeal...Make Your Pledge Today!

Our annual Catholic Appeal is a special way in which we strengthen our family of faith here in Maine!

As you can see in this chart (below), we are very close to making our goal(s). To those who have already pledged — Thank you! There is still time to make your pledge and bring our cluster to the finish line!